Internships: Opportunities: Internships in New York State
125 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210
518.463.4478
The Albany Institute of History & Art connects diverse audiences to the art, history, and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley through its collections, exhibitions, and programs.
No internships mentioned but variety of volunteer opportunities are available. Discuss with your advisor.
Updated 11/8/2024 by S. Smutny
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222
716.270.8282
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum believes that all qualified candidates should have access to jobs in the museum field and that all employees should be compensated fairly for their work. In accordance with the recommendation of the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), the Buffalo AKG offers paid compensation for all internship positions.
The internship program is currently suspended due to opening-year operations. If you are interested in other ways to get involved with the museum, feel free to look at our Volunteer and Docent opportunities.
We are looking forward to hosting a new and improved internship program in 2025!
For questions or more information, please contact the HR Department at 716 270 8205 or send your inquiry to internships@buffaloakg.org.
Updated 1/23/2024 by S. Smutny
1 Museum Way
Corning, NY 14830
607.937.5371
5798 State Highway 80 (P.O. Box 800)
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-1400
info@fenimoreart.org
No current information on internships. Call, email, or visit.
303 Washington Street
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-2425
For general questions, email:
info@fredericremington.org
Updated 1/23/2024 by S. Smutny
900 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
585 327-4800
Internships
Nothing currently. Check back later in the Spring.
Marketing and Engagement Department
The Marketing & Engagement Department will not be accepting interns during 2023. Check back for 2024.
The Eastman Museum accepts up to three communications and engagement interns per semester. The intern will work directly with the Director of Marketing and Engagement, the Manager of Digital Engagement, the Public Relations Manager, and other members of the Communications and Engagement team, as well as select members of the development and special events teams. As an intern for the museum you will gain valuable experience working as part of a professional communications and engagement team, as well as a member of a non-profit museum, and cultural center. Interns will be exposed to the museum’s world class collections and curators, as well as members of the local and regional media and national arts media.
Moving Image Department Internships
The Moving Image Department (MID) is not accepting interns during 2024. Opportunities for unpaid internships in the MID will be posted on this page pending availability.
National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) Academic Year Internships with the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior & General Services Administration
Benefits, Eligibility, How to Apply
The Spring Academic Year 2024 application round will close at 5:00 p.m. Eastern on November 7th. Read the Eligibility and How to Apply section on the website for additional important information. Note that the Summer 2024 application round for NCPE internships will not be posted until January 2024.
The National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) offers paid internships in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and other partner Federal agencies. NCPE has collaborated with the NPS since 1992 to connect post-secondary students and recent graduates to internships in a range of career fields:
• historic preservation • cultural resource management • museum studies • architecture • history • library science • anthropology • environmental education • conservation • communications/media • related fields
Internships are located at a diverse range of parks and offices within the NPS system and at other agencies at locations across the United States. Whatever the location or field of study, these positions offer valuable work experience, unequaled professional development, career exploration, and the opportunity to network with experts and peers.
All NCPE internship positions are paid and many include housing allowances and/or commuting stipends. Each one meets the needs of the site while providing an exceptional opportunity to experience the natural and cultural environment. Awards are competitive, with two application rounds a year, in the fall for the following spring and the winter for summer internships.
Check out the PreserveNet.org website.
161 Warren Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518.792.1761
Internships
The Hyde Collection offers internships three times per year, in the summer, fall, and spring, with flexible start and end dates. Currently internships are available in the Curatorial & Collections Department and in the Education Department. Interns are asked to commit to working a minimum of 8 hours per week, with a maximum of around 15 hours per week. As per New York State labor standards, all interns at The Hyde must be students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program or (for summer interns) have graduated the previous semester with plans to continue their education in the fall. At this time, internships are unpaid, though they may be completed for course credit.
If you are interested in applying for an internship at The Hyde, please complete the form below, which includes submitting a cover letter, and resume. All candidates will be notified no later than six weeks after the application deadline. If selected for an internship, you will need to complete a background check and your school will need to supply verification of your student status.
Internship Cycles
Summer
- Begins late May/early June, ends mid to late August
- Application deadline April 1
Fall
- Begins late August/early September, ends late November/early December
- Application deadline August 20
Spring
- Begins late January/early February, ends late April/early May
- Application deadline November 15
Curatorial and Collections Internship Projects may include, but are not limited to:
- provenance research on works in the permanent collection
- cataloging of archival materials and art objects
- conducting inventories
- reorganizing physical and digital filing systems
- assisting with exhibitions
- updating information in The Museum System (TMS) database
Education Internship Projects may include, but are not limited to:
- working with children and students
- assisting with events
- helping with programming and art-making activities
- conducting research on better engaging museum visitors
- assisting with guided tours
Updated 1/23/2024 by S. Smutny
Cultural Education Center
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
For More Information
Contact the Office of Volunteer Services at 518-473-2936.
Interning with the New York State Museum
An Internship at the State Museum encourages participants to take an active role through hands-on learning opportunities throughout research and collections, education, public programs and administration offices. Internships exist in a wide variety of specialized departments throughout the museum providing exciting educational opportunities that not only provides personal and professional growth to participants but is a valued resource for the museum itself enlisting talented motivated individuals. Museum internships are unpaid, may be part-time or full-time, and set up to accommodate any semester throughout the year. A typical internship lasts 6-12 weeks, but can be shorter or longer, depending on the school requirements and the organizational needs.
Internships should be pre-planned well in advance to allow time for the application process, interviews and to complete necessary agency/educational institutional agreements provided by the educational institution.
Intern's Supervisor
Each intern will be assigned a supervisor within their accepted internship program placement.
The Assignment (description of job)
A variety of specialized skills are required to run any museum. While specific projects fluctuate with the institution's needs and priorities, a diverse assortment of opportunities are generally available. Positions are typically project-oriented within a specific department. Examples are noted here of the types of placement opportunities the NYS Museum offers.
Internship Opportunities
Educational Programs and Planning
Interns work with the museum staff, using museum objects, exhibits, and other resources in preparing informational materials for visitors and staff. Interns will help lead and coordinate activities related to history and natural science.
Exhibit Design and Development
Design internships offer students opportunities to hone design and drafting skills all while working alongside professional designers as they plan and create new exhibition spaces.
Graphic Design
The Graphic Design department works with all areas of the Museum to develop materials for exhibitions and programs. Interns design and help produce exhibit panels, vinyl lettering, and educational and promotional materials. Interns need to be proficient on a Mac in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Research & Collections Internships
Research and Collections Care and Management interns work with staff from the collections and research areas directly. They will be involved with the development and implementation of plans for the proper storage, conservation, and exhibition of the items from the Museum's collection. Interns work with staff to improve collection descriptions while having access to original items and the collections.
There are a number of specialized placement options for internships in Anthropology, Archeology, Biology, Geology, or History Departments. Specific tasks in each vary.
Visitor Services
Interns develop skills and knowledge that involve working on the public floors of the cultural institution. They assist the public with information, assist with school group visits, and perform many tasks necessary for the smooth daily operations of the exhibit floors. Some duties may include: providing information to the public in person and over the phone, orientation of visitors to the museum, providing directions to exhibits and different program areas, and providing coverage in Discovery Place and the Carousel.
